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  1. Flesself Win User

    How do I encrypt a flash drive using Windows 10.


    I don't seem to have any encryption tools on this version of Win10. No encryption and no Bitlocker. I want to encrypt a flash drive for storing important stuff.


    Thanks,


    C1

    :)
     
    Flesself, Sep 15, 2019
    #1

  2. encrypting flash drive

    I need to encrypt a new 32 GB Lexar flash drive. I've right clicked on the drive in the box, This PC and understand there should be a command in the drop down box to turn on bit blocker and then you follow the instructions. When I right click on the flash
    drive icon, I do not have that option. There are a host of other things like Open Auto Play and Scan with Windows Defender etc. but nothing about password encryption. Both my computer and laptop and PC are new and have windows 10. How can I password protect
    my flash drive? Thanks
     
    RobertWallace_867, Sep 15, 2019
    #2
  3. Device Encryption not avaiable

    Hello Fraczek,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    We understand your concern in this regard.

    • Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?
    • What preventing you from doing this?
    • Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

    Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

    Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption
    and see if it help you.

    Do refer the article
    Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide
    and check if it help you with the required information.

    Keep us posted if you require further assistance.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Sep 15, 2019
    #3
  4. How do I encrypt a flash drive using Windows 10.

    BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive to MAC

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    I suggest you to perform below mentioned steps to disable BitLocker.

    To disable BitLocker I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.


    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Control Panel.

    • Change View by from Category
      to Large Icons/Small Icons.

    • Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption and click on
      Turn BitLocker Off.

    • Follow on screen instructions. Click on Decrypt the Drive
      when the message appears.
    I would suggest you click on the link below and refer the following article.

    Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

    Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

    (You can refer the steps in the above link as they are applicable for Windows 10 as well)



    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Sep 15, 2019
    #4
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